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Ex-street kids fight the nightmares and find the dream
Spectrum, Father Joe Maier, Published on 05/08/2012
» Ever since she was 11 and on the streets, Noi had always dreamed she would get married in the proper style, with a dowry, a ring and a bridesmaid. Her husband would have a real job and talk nice and love her. After she met the right man she promised herself that she would make it happen, and she wanted it even more after her two children were born. Her husband Somchai, also street-raised, always had the same response when she told him of her matrimonial dreams: "Why not?" But that was as far as it went.
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New home not where the heart is for Xayaburi locals
Spectrum, Post Reporters, Published on 05/08/2012
» It's early in the morning, but 20-year-old Boonma looks exhausted due to a lack of sleep over the past three or four nights. His mother Ta, 54, is worried about her son's health and is not sure he is doing the right thing.
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Phuket's retail potential not close to tapping out
Spectrum, Nattha Keenapan, Published on 05/08/2012
» Despite the economic doldrums all around, Phuket remains an attractive location for retail investors. The many condominium, villa and hotel developments on the island open up opportunities for investors to cater to tourists' requirements, and there is still potential for growth. This is especially true for community malls, or lifestyle shopping complexes in areas that are crowded with tourists such as Bangtao, Surin, Kamala and Patong beaches. This trend also suits developers and retailers who are looking for smaller, more manageable projects targeted to specific catchment areas.
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Put your faith in trusts to protect your financial future
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 05/08/2012
» Today we will take a look at the features and advantages of trusts, one of the least understood and least appreciated forms of asset protection.
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PETS IN THAILAND IX Dog bites man _ part five
Spectrum, Published on 05/08/2012
» Over the past couple of weeks we've looked at the civil responsibilities you might have if an animal you own or keep for someone else causes damage to another party. Civil responsibility here means that you can be sued for what you've done and the injured party is eligible to receive damages from you.
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Berlin cautions EU against over-reliance on Germany
AFP, Published on 05/08/2012
» Europe should not rely too heavily on Germany to fix the eurozone crisis, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle warned Saturday in an interview with the weekly news magazine Focus.
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Kromowidjojo wins women's 50m freestyle gold
AFP, Published on 05/08/2012
» Dutch speedster Ranomi Kromowidjojo finished off an Olympic sprint freestyle double Saturday with a victory in the women's 50m free.
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Chen gives China first ever 20km walk gold
AFP, Published on 05/08/2012
» Chen Ding won China's first ever men's Olympic 20 kilometres walk title and first ever medal in the event on Saturday coming home in a new Olympic record time of 1hr 18 min 46sec.
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One dead, 26 missing after north India floods
AFP, Published on 05/08/2012
» Flash floods triggered by heavy rains in two mountainous north Indian states have killed one person and left 26 others, mostly power plant workers, missing, officials said Saturday.
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China lashes out over Syria
AFP, Published on 05/08/2012
» China Saturday accused countries that oppose its position on Syria of undermining attempts to find a political solution to the conflict, after voting against a new UN resolution on the crisis.
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